Milwaukee/ Food & Drinks
Published on January 28, 2020
3 top options for low-priced Middle Eastern food in MilwaukeePhoto: Sinbad's Grill/Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Middle Eastern fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Middle Eastern restaurants around Milwaukee, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.

1. Shawarma House

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Topping the list is Shawarma House. Located at 2921 N. Oakland Ave. in Riverside Park, the Middle Eastern spot is the highest-rated, budget-friendly Middle Eastern restaurant in Milwaukee, boasting four stars out of 138 reviews on Yelp. 

The restaurant specializes in shawarma, from beef and chicken to lamb and fish. On the menu, look for the falafel sandwich with tomato, pickles and tahini sauce or one of the shawarmas with Basmati rice. 

2. Al-Yousef Supermarket & Restaurant

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Next up is AL-Yousef Supermarket & Restaurant, situated at 6329 S. 20th St. With 4.5 stars out of 39 reviews on Yelp, the international grocery store and Middle Eastern spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. 

The eatery offers sandwiches, plates and party platters. On the menu, look for the skewers with rice, hummus and salad or the Tabbouleh. 

3. Sinbad's Grill

Photo: Sinbad's Grill/Yelp

Timmerman West's Sinbad's Grill, located at 11414 W. Silver Spring Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly Mediterranean, Greek and Middle Eastern spot four stars out of 36 reviews.

The restaurant specializes in Mediterranean food, including gyros, kebobs and more. On the menu, look for the kefta kebob, made with ground beef and lamb mixed with parsley and onion, or the gyro sandwich on pita bread.


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